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# Data Engineer

- **Company:** Sense
- **Location:** Birmingham, UK
- **Salary:** £45,806.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** .NET Framework, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Data Infrastructure, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Mining, Data Systems, Database Queries, Python (Programming Language), SQL Databases, Data Storage Management, ReactJS, Data Lakes, Data Management, Azure Synapse Analytics, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines, Databricks
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobs.service.gov.uk/jobs/6ae0c6b49991b23a7bdd962c/apply

## About the Role

We're looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Data Engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, working collaboratively and developing solutions that make a difference.

You'll bring strong technical expertise alongside a proactive approach and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues across different teams.

You will have:

Proven experience working as a Data Engineer or in a similar role.

Strong SQL skills, including data extraction, transformation and optimisation.

Experience working with Microsoft Azure data technologies, including Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse and Data Lake.

Experience using Azure DevOps for CI/CD and version control.

Programming experience in Python, .NET or similar languages.

Strong problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail.

Good communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.

Experience with ReactJS or C# would be an advantage, but isn't essential.

Most importantly, you'll be excited by the opportunity to use data and technology to create positive change.

## Description

We are looking for a Data Engineer to join our growing data team at Sense, helping us transform how we collect, connect and use data across our organisation. Reporting to our Data and Integration Manager, you will play a key role in developing, maintaining and improving our data platforms, pipelines and integrations. You will work with colleagues across the organisation to bring together data from multiple systems, improve data quality and accessibility, and create reliable, scalable solutions that support reporting, insight and decision-making., Designing, developing and maintaining data pipelines and ETL processes to integrate data from multiple sources.

Building and managing solutions using Microsoft Azure technologies, including Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse and Data Lake.

Developing and optimising SQL queries, data models and schemas to support efficient data storage and retrieval.

Creating applications, scripts and automation solutions using technologies such as Python, .NET and C#.

Ensuring the security, accuracy, reliability and performance of our data infrastructure.

Collaborating with technical and non-technical colleagues to understand requirements and develop effective data solutions.

Monitoring and troubleshooting data pipelines, identifying opportunities for improvement and optimisation.

Exploring emerging technologies and contributing ideas to help develop our data capabilities.